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Chris Odera

1963 – 2012

Kenyan boxer

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Lived 1963 – 2012 (aged 48). Chris Odera was a Kenyan boxer.

Crispine "Chris" Odera (12 December 1963 – 27 November 2012) was a boxer from Kenya, who is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's super-heavyweight division (+ 91 kg) at the 1987 All-Africa Games in Nairobi, Kenya. He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, where he was knocked down in the second round by eventual gold medal winner Lennox Lewis from Canada.

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Crispine Odera

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chris Odera?

Kenyan boxer (1963-2012)

When was Chris Odera born?

Chris Odera was born on 12 December 1963.

When did Chris Odera die?

Chris Odera died on 27 November 2012 in Krefeld.

What was Chris Odera's occupation?

Chris Odera was a boxer.

What nationality was Chris Odera?

Chris Odera was Kenyan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Odera

· Wikidata: Q5107640

· DBpedia: Chris Odera

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